Which organization oversees the Physical Therapy practice act?

The Physical Therapy Board of California is the organization specifically tasked with overseeing the Physical Therapy Practice Act. This board regulates the practice of physical therapy within the state, ensuring that licensed professionals adhere to established standards of practice, ethics, and continuing education requirements. It is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations that govern the profession, including licensing and disciplinary actions against practitioners who violate the regulations.

The other organizations mentioned play different roles within the healthcare system in California. The Medical Board of California primarily oversees medical doctors and certain other practitioners, but not specifically physical therapists. The California Department of Health oversees broader health policies and programs, which encompass various health services but does not directly regulate the practice of physical therapy. The California Physical Therapy Association is a professional organization that represents physical therapists and advocates for the profession, but it does not have regulatory authority over the practice act itself.